NY HOME INSPECTION RULES & REGULATIONS
Stay Informed – NY Home Inspection Licensing Laws
At NY Academy of Home Inspectors, we understand how important it is to stay informed. That’s why we created this page — to help you easily access the laws governing home inspector licensing.
The links below will take you to the specific laws that govern home inspector licensing.
N.Y. Codes Rules and Regulations Title 19 – Department of State
Chapter V – Division Of Corporations & State Records
Subchapter J – Home Inspectors
Subpart 197-1.1 Business Practices and Standards
Subpart 197-2 Home Inspection Qualifying Courses
§ 197-2.1 – Approved entities
§ 197-2.2 – Requests for approval of courses of study
§ 197-2.3 – Subjects for study-home inspection
§ 197-2.4 – Equivalency pre-licensing education courses completed prior to January 1, 2006
§ 197-2.5 – Computation of instruction time
§ 197-2.6 – Attendance and examinations
§ 197-2.7 – Facilities
§ 197-2.8 – Record retention
§ 197-2.9 – Faculty
§ 197-2.10 – Policies concerning course cancellation and tuition refund
§ 197-2.11 – Revocation, suspension and denial of course approval
§ 197-2.12 – Advertisements
§ 197-2.13 – Auditing
§ 197-2.14 – Open to public
§ 197-2.15 – Certificates of completion and student lists
Subpart 197-3 Home Inspection Continuing Education Courses
§ 197-3.1 – General requirements
§ 197-3.2 – Approved entities
§ 197-3.3 – Request for approval of course of study
§ 197-3.4 – Program approval
§ 197-3.5 – Successful completion of course
§ 197-3.6 – Equivalency credit
§ 197-3.7 – Extension of time to complete courses
§ 197-3.8 – Computation of instruction time
§ 197-3.9 – Attendance and record retention
§ 197-3.10 – Policies concerning course cancellation and tuition refund
§ 197-3.11 – Auditing
§ 197-3.12 – Change in approved course of study
§ 197-3.13 – Suspensions and denials of school approval
§ 197-3.14 – Open to public
§ 197-3.15 – Facilities
§ 197-3.16 – Faculty
§ 197-3.17 – Continuing education credit
§197-3.18 – Registration period
Subpart 197-4 Code of Ethics and Regulations for Home Inspectors
§ 197-4.1 – Fundamental rules
§ 197-4.2 – Written contracts
§ 197-4.3 – Non-disclosure
§ 197-4.4 – Unlicensed and unlawful activity
§ 197-4.5 – Competence
§ 197-4.6 – Written reports
§ 197-4.7 – Conflicts of interest
§ 197-4.8 – Fraud, misrepresentation and dishonesty
§ 197-4.9 – Promotion and advertising
Subpart 197-5 Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors
§ 197-5.1 – Definitions
§ 197-5.2 – Purpose and scope
§ 197-5.3 – Minimum requirements
§ 197-5.4 – Site conditions
§ 197-5.5 – Structural systems
§ 197-5.6 – Exterior
§ 197-5.7 – Roof systems
§ 197-5.8 – Plumbing system
§ 197-5.9 – Electrical system
§ 197-5.10 – Heating system
§ 197-5.11 – Air conditioning systems
§ 197-5.12 – Interior
§ 197-5.13 – Insulation and ventilation
§ 197-5.14 – Fireplaces
§ 197-5.15 – Attics
§ 197-5.16 – Limitations and exclusions
Legal Disclaimer:
This section references N.Y. Rules and Regulations Title 19 – Department of State, Part 197 – Home Inspectors. For the most accurate and up-to-date legal information, users are encouraged to consult the official New York State New York State Legislature website at www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP or other official government resources.